Big Book

The "Sixth Step" in 12-step programs centers on the idea of becoming entirely ready to have one’s shortcomings removed. This step encourages participants to reflect on their character defects and recognize the impact these flaws have had on their lives and the lives of others. By acknowledging these shortcomings, individuals prepare themselves for transformation and healing. The Sixth Step emphasizes the importance of willingness and openness, inviting participants to let go of their old patterns of behavior and embrace the possibility of change. This step fosters a deep sense of humility as individuals confront their imperfections, acknowledging that they are not alone in their struggles. By committing to this process, participants lay the groundwork for spiritual growth and personal development, reinforcing their readiness to take action in the subsequent steps of recovery.
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Big Book - Step 6

When we get home, let’s find a place where we can quietly spend an hour reflecting thoroughly on all that we have accomplished. From the depths of our hearts, we thank God that we now know Him better. We take this book off the shelf and open it to the Twelve Steps. After carefully reviewing the first five steps, we ask ourselves whether we may have overlooked anything, for we have now laid the foundation to finally feel like truly free individuals. Have we done a sufficiently reliable job? Has everything fallen into place? Have we been stingy in any way? Have we missed anything important?  
If we can provide satisfactory answers to these questions, then we can turn our attention to the Sixth Step. We have emphasized that willingness is essential. Are we now ready for God to remove all the things we have acknowledged as objectionable? Can He free us from every single defect? If we are still clinging to something and do not want to let it go, then let us ask God to help us overcome ourselves.  

*[Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 71]*
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